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Chris Herring, senior NBA writer for ESPNs FiveThirtyEight, weighs in on Fred Van Vleets breakout performance in Game 5 and examines Kawhi Leonards continued growth as a playmaker (48:22); Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston checks in to discuss the Ottawa Senators hiring of D.J. Smith, Paul McFarlands new post in Toronto, and trade rumours surrounding Penguins forward Phil Kessel (1:16:42); USA Todays Jeff Zillgitt shares his thoughts on the Raptors impressive turnaround and chimes in on Nick Nurses coaching adjustments (1:32:43); ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks comments on the resurgence of the Raptors unit bench and elaborates on the how Kawhi Leonards impending UFA decision will have a residual effect on other free agents (1:56:35).

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How did the Raptors go up 3-2 on the Bucks?

May 24 2019

USA Today's Jeff Zillgitt talks about the Raptors taking the lead in the East final, the job Nick Nurse has been doing in the series, how Mike Budenholzer can respond for Game 6, and Kawhi Leonard successfully defending Giannis Antetokounmpo while maintaining his offence.

May 22: Kawhi not at 100 percent a blessing in disguise for one game at least

May 22 2019

Former Raptors guard and current Sportsnet analyst Alvin Williams discusses the Raptors' defensive approach against Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Lowry's excellent Game 4 performance, and the resurgence of Toronto's bench unit (13:30); Eddie Johnson, former NBAer and current host on SiriusXM NBA radio, weighs in on Norman Powell's playoff form and explains how Pascal Siakam can reassert himself as a consistent offensive threat (48:39); Good Show Leafs analyst Justin Bourne comments on the Marlies' playoff run and assesses the development of the Leafs' top AHL prospects (1:30:55); Andrew Sharp, NBA writer for Sports Illustrated and co-host of the "Open Floor" podcast, shares his thoughts on Kawhi Leonard's stifling defence and chimes in on the Bucks' shortcomings in Games 3 & 4 (1:59:29).